Real-world sustainability
Travel light, safeguard the Alps
Trade cars for trains, pick certified accommodations, and observe quiet-zone etiquette.
Updated: July 2024
Transport alternatives
Railways and regional buses through valleys, cable cars for steep climbs, and electric bikes for the final stretch cut noise and pollution.
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Accommodation
Select hotels with energy ratings or sustainability seals; carry a reusable bottle rather than disposable plastic.
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Packing list
Filtered water bottle
Reef-safe sunscreen
Reusable snack pouch
Rechargeable headlamp
Layer with merino wool
Lightweight microspikes (shoulder season)